We have been discussing what we like about our countries of origin lately. Here is the result for you! Have fun reading it!
Czech Republic
- Sense of humor, including a whole theater build around nonexisting, but very popular, person of Jara Cimrman
- Innovation – in a positive way, trying new things, but as well in negative way – people will always find a solution how to avoid or go around every rule
- Handcraft – still able to find people who are very handy and made beautiful hand made things
- Cheap and good beer for those who like it
- Beautiful nature – for example a stone bridge from the movie Chronicle of Narnia
Finland
- Sauna
- Santa Claus = Joulupukki
- Ice hole swimming
- Angry Birds
- Korvapuusti (cinnamon roles)
- Nature
- Summer Solstice
- Midsommar
- Salmiakki
- Education
- Gender equality
- Safety
Portugal:
- Pastel de nata (typical Portuguese sweet)
- Fado (Typical, melancholic Portuguese music)
- Sun / Good weather
- Beautiful Beaches
Spain:
- Siesta
- Tapas (Spanish fingerfood)
- Plaza Mayor (Every Spanish city has a Plaza Mayor)
- Delayed “life” (In Spain you eat your lunch between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm and you dinner between 9:00 pm and 12:00 pm)
Germany
- Health Care System
- Positive economic situation with a very low unemployment rate
- Laugengebäck = pretzel varieties
- Soccer
- Many public holidays